During the Japanese festival of Tanabata, children traditionally write wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku. They then hang these wishes on bamboo branches, along with decorations. The festival celebrates the meeting of the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, and it often includes street performances, parades, and local delicacies. Families partake in this vibrant celebration, emphasizing hope, dreams, and the beauty of the night sky.